June 23, 2026
37 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- California Bill event
S.B. 887, California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects.. S.B. 887 went to committee in the Assembly. 2026-06-23. California Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- New Jersey Bill event
A. 5165, "End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program.. A. 5165 went to committee in the General Assembly. 2026-06-23. New Jersey Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2650, In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.. H.B. 2650 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-23. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2198, Repealing provisions relating to Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program; and, in general provisions, providing for data centers.. H.B. 2198 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-23. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2359, In computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.. H.B. 2359 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-23. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2496, In general provisions, providing for pause on data center proposals.. H.B. 2496 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-23. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Texas Jurisdiction event
Texas. El Paso City Council directed staff on June 23 to develop a community agreement and regional framework connected to Meta's potential investment kfoxtv.com local outlet (content date)
- Arkansas Statement
DivTeck101. Data centers consume massive amounts of megawatts that standard rural power grids are not originally built to handle Said June 23, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arkansas Statement
DivTeck101. Data center cooling systems require water volume comparable to small cities Said June 23, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arkansas Statement
DivTeck101 states the proposed Google data center in West Memphis and the xAI facility in Memphis are approximately 4.5 miles apart Said June 23, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Minnesota Jurisdiction event
Inver Grove Heights. Inver Grove Heights held a data center vote kare11.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR Reference figure
YouTube. Proposed data center development area in West Memphis spans over 1,000 acres: 1,000 acres. West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR Reference figure
YouTube. Annual median household income in West Memphis is $40,904: 40,904 USD. West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Arkansas News item
The Real Impact of Data Centers on Rural Communities West Memphis Edition. YouTube commentator analyzes economic and community impacts of Google and xAI data center projects in West Memphis and Memphis. YouTube, 2026-06-23. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
If AI data centers are exploding nationwide, why are so few being built in California? - Los Angeles Times. California restricts data center backup generators to 100 megawatts to avoid power plant certification, limiting facility size as national demand grows to 600 MW. Los Angeles Times, 2026-06-23. Los Angeles Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Cedar Rapids council member suggests potential moratorium on new data centers - Corridor Business Journal. Cedar Rapids council member proposes moratorium on new data centers amid discussion of Google project indemnification agreement. Corridor Business Journal, 2026-06-23. Corridor Business Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Mills County board discusses possible moratorium on data centers. Mills County Board decided a moratorium on data centers is not needed due to existing zoning regulations that do not list data centers as a permitted land use. www.kmaland.com, 2026-06-23. www.kmaland.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Woodbury County passes moratorium on data center projects - KTIV. Woodbury County Board passed unanimous 12 month moratorium on data center projects in unincorporated areas, banning acceptance and processing of applications. KTIV, 2026-06-23. KTIV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
‘Data center capital' of the Midwest expands as Pritzker calls for regulations - nbcchicago.com. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for state regulation to limit data center expansion during fall veto session, while Elk Grove Village, the regional data center hub, plans additional facilities despite statewide utility and environmental concerns. nbcchicago.com, 2026-06-23. nbcchicago.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Frederick County data center referendum case goes to MD Supreme Court - thedailyrecord.com. The Maryland Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on a proposed Frederick County ballot referendum to limit data center expansion. The county circuit court had blocked the referendum from appearing on the November ballot. thedailyrecord.com, 2026-06-23. thedailyrecord.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Inver Grove Heights data center vote is the latest in a string of heated debates across Minnesota. Inver Grove Heights holds a data center vote as part of ongoing Minnesota debates about the industry. www.kare11.com, 2026-06-23. www.kare11.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Inver Grove Heights meeting erupts into shouts after data center moratorium delayed - MPR News. An Inver Grove Heights city meeting became contentious when a data center moratorium was delayed. The action indicates ongoing municipal jurisdiction activity on data centers. MPR News, 2026-06-23. MPR News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
Missouri lawmaker pushes for more transparency from data center developments - KY3. Missouri state representative calls for transparency in data center projects, including eliminating NDAs and establishing noise and water standards. KY3, 2026-06-23. KY3 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
Amazon holds Q&A in Montgomery County about incoming data center. Amazon held a question and answer event in Montgomery County about an incoming data center campus. The event allowed the company to address community concerns about the project. KOMU 8, 2026-06-23. KOMU 8 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Mississippi News item
City Council says no Jackson data centers until regulations are in place - Mississippi Today. Jackson City Council has decided to prohibit data center approvals until regulations are established. This indicates a restrictive posture pending regulatory framework. Mississippi Today, 2026-06-23. Mississippi Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
North Dakota can both welcome data centers and consider public input - North Dakota Monitor. North Dakota developed a comprehensive model ordinance for data center regulation through coalition effort involving cities, counties, industry, and experts. North Dakota Monitor, 2026-06-23. North Dakota Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Seward County commissioners mulls potential data center moratorium - 1011now.com. Seward County commissioners considered a potential data center moratorium. The action reflects local regulatory response to data center proposals. 1011now.com, 2026-06-23. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
New Hampshire can't wait on data center action: Warmington - Seacoastonline.com. Cinde Warmington, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, called for a temporary moratorium on large scale data centers in New Hampshire, citing concerns about electricity costs, water usage, noise, and lack of state regulations. She proposes a Community Bill of Rights framework with requirements for grid certification, local control, clean air and water standards, noise limits, and prevailing wage jobs. Seacoastonline.com, 2026-06-23. Seacoastonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
Cutting Off Data Center Subsidies Is the Right Move for New Jersey - New Jersey Policy Perspective. New Jersey Policy Perspective analyst Peter Chen testifies that eliminating AI data center tax subsidies is correct policy as data centers drove 70% of electricity demand growth. New Jersey Policy Perspective, 2026-06-23. New Jersey Policy Perspective local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Opinion: Why New Mexico cannot afford to turn away AI data center development - El Paso Matters. Albuquerque technology policy analyst argues New Mexico should welcome AI data center development for jobs and economic growth, citing Project Jupiter as example. El Paso Matters, 2026-06-23. El Paso Matters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
New Mexico judge dismisses Project Jupiter data center lawsuit, but offers chance to re-file - Source New Mexico. New Mexico judge dismisses resident lawsuit against Project Jupiter data center approval but allows refilng with amendments. Source New Mexico, 2026-06-23. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Hillsboro data center fight heads to court - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. A land use nonprofit filed a lawsuit against Hillsboro and Washington County over 17 enterprise zone tax break applications for data centers approved before a June 5 state moratorium. The applications came from eight tech companies for updates and new facilities at three sites. Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB, 2026-06-23. Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Tennessee News item
Gallatin residents describe living near one of Tennessee’s largest data centers as city council defers moratorium vote - WSMV. Gallatin City Council member introduced a proposal for a two year moratorium on data center construction. The council deferred the vote, but expressed support as residents cited negative impacts from the nearby Meta data center campus. WSMV, 2026-06-23. WSMV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Microsoft completes construction on first datacenter facility in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin - Microsoft Source. Microsoft completed construction of its first datacenter in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, now fully operational with 550 employees. Microsoft Source, 2026-06-23. Microsoft Source primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- West Virginia News item
10 data centers have been proposed in W.Va., but only two are state-certified so far - WCHS. Ten data centers have been proposed in West Virginia, though only two have achieved state certification so far. This indicates a wave of proposals at various stages of approval. WCHS, 2026-06-23. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri Timeline entry
Amazon Montgomery County data center. Amazon held a question and answer session about a data center campus in Montgomery County The record reads reported, reported June 23, 2026. KOMU 8 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Microsoft Mount Pleasant Data Center Campus. Microsoft's first Fairwater datacenter facility in Mount Pleasant is fully operational, with equipment brought online from April and close to 550 full time employees; a second facility next to it is under construction for 2028 The record reads running, reported June 23, 2026. Microsoft Source primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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